FanLib Shutting Down (Reply)

FanLib.com was founded on the belief that fan creativity is a true art form that deserves a first-rate showcase for cultivation and celebration. Over the course of the past fifteen months, you have triumphantly confirmed this notion with an astonishing display of talent, enthusiasm, imagination and camaraderie.

So, it is especially difficult to announce that FanLib.com will shut down on Monday, August 4, 2008.

Edit: There are rumors that Disney purchased FanLib, and is shutting down the fanfiction archive portion because it would be a "liability." I doubt the rumor -- if FanLib sold their business at a profit, they would be happy to publicize that fact. There is also no reason for Disney to keep quiet about it.

Edit: Because the "FanLib is shutting down" announcement briefly disappeared due to what seems to have been a coding fuck up, I'm putting the full text of the announcement here behind a cut.

Dear Friends,

FanLib.com was founded on the belief that fan creativity is a true art form that deserves a first-rate showcase for cultivation and celebration. Over the course of the past fifteen months, you have triumphantly confirmed this notion with an astonishing display of talent, enthusiasm, imagination and camaraderie.

So, it is especially difficult to announce that FanLib.com will shut down on Monday, August 4, 2008.

While individual sites may come and go, fan creativity can never be stopped. The inspiration behind FanLib.com will continue to drive legions of passionate fans to find and make new destinations at which to thrive. With that in mind, please consider these other creative communities that welcome your participation:

Since many of you may wish to store or transfer your submissions to a new location, a "Download Submissions" link has been added to your My FanLib page. With a single click, you can download a .Zip file containing HTML versions of all your submissions.

All of us here at FanLib.com are tremendously grateful for the opportunity you've given us to serve your community. It's been a real privilege and a lot of fun and we are truly sorry that we are unable to continue. We wish you all the best as you continue to celebrate your favorite fandoms, ignite imaginations, and carry the spirit of this community proudly into the future.